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    The Circus Life Podcast

    Life's a circus and this is "The Circus Life". Host Justin Trawick, a DC area songwriter, along with sound engineer Sean Russell record this weekly podcast live from the world renowned Cue Recording Studios in Falls Church, VA, only minutes from Washington DC. Interviews, stories, and live performances by local, regional, and national acts. Find more information at www.thecircuslife.com.
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    Episodes (100)

    The Justin and Lauren Show - 1 - The Beginning

    The Justin and Lauren Show - 1 - The Beginning

    Episode #1.  When the coronavirus reared its ugly head, the whole world took shelter and went into literal and figurative survival mode.  The Circus Life host Justin Trawick started doing a twice a week Facebook Live show with his girlfriend, Lauren LeMunyan.  Titled simply, "The Justin and Lauren Show", the duo went on to create an amazing community of people who would meet every Thursday and Sunday at 8pm.  This is how it all began.  

    The Circus Life - 262 - Justin's State of the Union

    The Circus Life - 262 - Justin's State of the Union

    Episode #262.  It’s 2020 and Justin Trawick is back with a brand new episode of The Circus Life Podcast.  Skip to the very end to listen to Justin perform live a recently written song called “Homecoming”.  This episode is all about new beginnings, New Year’s resolutions, and being more habitual for better or for worse.  For more information on Justin and his upcoming shows, music, and videos go to https://justintrawick.com and https://thecircuslife.com.  

    The Circus Life - 261 - Stone Driver

    The Circus Life - 261 - Stone Driver

    Episode #261.  On today’s show host Justin Trawick invites Chad Lesch from Stone Driver into his apartment for a podcast about being inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan, white whales, fishing as an excuse for drinking, and driving a Subaru in a motorcycle club.  To Justin’s surprise and delight Chad brings in snacks!  For more about the show go to TheCircusLife.com.  

    The Circus Life - 260 - Ryan Johnson

    The Circus Life - 260 - Ryan Johnson

    Episode #259.  Justin sits down this week with friend and singer/songwriter Ryan Johnson for a podcast about songwriting, science, and never making varsity.  We play Ryan’s single “The Return”.  Ryan Johnson and The Unsung Heroes opens for Justin Trawick and The Common Good at Pearl Street Warehouse in DC on Sept 21st.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com. 

    The Circus Life - 259 - Ballad Of

    The Circus Life - 259 - Ballad Of

    Episode #259. This week Margaret Wasaff from the band “Ballad Of” joins host Justin Trawick in his apartment for another episode of The Circus Life. They play two songs from the new album and discuss Margaret’s Lebanese background, parenting, and introverted band members. For more information on the podcast go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com. 

    The Circus Life - 258 - Night at the Opera

    The Circus Life - 258 - Night at the Opera

    Episode #258.  This week host Justin Trawick talks in a very echoey room with Kennedy Center Washington National Opera violinist Michelle Kim.  Discussion includes Justin’s car narrowly getting towed and Michelle saving it, having tear marks on your violin, and celebrating your birthday on New Years Day.  Go to TheCircusLife.com for past episodes and go to JustinTrawick.com for upcoming shows and see you on July 27th at the 930 Club! 

    The Circus Life - 257 - The Great Flood

    The Circus Life - 257 - The Great Flood

    Episode #257.  This week’s episode features host Justin Trawick and executive coach turned rap grass MC JRSY FRSH, aka, Lauren LeMunyan.  The two talk about opening for Alejandro Aranda from American Idol, the recent DC flood, girls with buckets of beer, and Lauren saving a woman at DC9 Nightclub in DC.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com. 

    The Circus Life -256 - Yanni Adjacent

    The Circus Life -256 - Yanni Adjacent

    Episode #256.  This week host Justin Trawick talks with Yanni vocalist Lauren Jelencovich in her Washington Heights apartment in Manhattan.  Surrounded by drinks, discussion includes cocktail waitressing, winning “Star Search”, and performing in front of the pyramids.  See everyone at the 930 Club in DC on July 27th for The Circus Life 6th Anniversary Concert.  For more information go to www.JustinTrawick.com and www.TheCircusLife.com.  

    The Circus Life - 255 - Senator Tim Kaine

    The Circus Life - 255 - Senator Tim Kaine

    Episode #255.  DC based musician Justin Trawick is back from his hiatus with a new episode of The Circus Life, this time recorded live from his car while on the way to a show in Annapolis, MD.  He talks about his big annual 930 Club show in DC coming up on July 27th as well as The 9 Songwriter Series 10th Anniversary Show at the Birchmere on August 9th.  Justin also talks cutting off your fingers, dogs, and befriending Senator Tim Kaine.  For more info on Justin go to JustinTrawick.com and listen to all episodes of The Circus Life at TheCircusLife.com.

    The Circus Life - 253 - Not A Sportsman

    The Circus Life - 253 - Not A Sportsman

    Episode #253.  Host Justin Trawick finds himself this week in Charleston, South Carolina at the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.  Justin admits right away that he knows very little about basketball.  He calls the band playing in the background a “marching band” over and over again.  They’re technically a pep band.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com.  

    252 - Letters from Kids - Guest: Justin Trawick

    252 - Letters from Kids - Guest: Justin Trawick

    Episode #252.  On today’s show host Justin Trawick reads thank you letters from kids after his recent presentation at an elementary school Career Day.  Mark your calendars now for July 27th and meet us at the 930 Club in DC for The Circus Life Podcast annual concert experience featuring Justin Trawick and The Common Good and many more bands to be announced soon.  For more info go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com. 

    250 - By Coastal Endorsee - Guest: Gina Sobel

    250 - By Coastal Endorsee - Guest: Gina Sobel

    Episode #250.  This week singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist Gina Sobel drops by Justin Trawick’s apartment to talk about performing at Red Rocks, being a born again “Southern Californian”, and the many quotable lines from “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com or subscribe for free on iTunes.